City of Petersburg County
Founded in 1748, Petersburg City covers approximately 22.7 square miles of land. As of the 2020 United States Census, 33,458 people live in Petersburg City. The court system in Petersburg City consists of a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
The Circuit Court in Petersburg City handles a wide range of legal matters, including criminal and civil cases such as divorce, probate of wills, adoptions, and felonies. The court also hears appeals from the General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The General District Court has limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil cases, including misdemeanors, evictions, landlord/tenant disputes, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. The Petersburg City Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court has jurisdiction over cases involving family matters and juveniles. It hears cases such as child support, child neglect and abuse, assaults, and protective orders. Additionally, the court oversees traffic offenses committed by juveniles.
In Petersburg City, court records are legal documents generated during court proceedings within the county's jurisdiction. These records include docket entries, court orders, transcripts, evidence, and sentences. Petersburg City court records are accessible to the public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. However, certain records, such as juvenile records, adoption records, mental health records, and other sensitive records, are restricted from public disclosure to protect privacy. Court records available for public disclosure in Petersburg City include the following:
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
Petersburg City court records are maintained by each Clerk of Court. Interested individuals may search for court records online through the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System by name, case number, or hearing date. Requesters may also visit the courthouses in person to obtain copies of court records at:
Petersburg City Circuit Court
7 Courthouse Ave.
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: (804) 733-2367
Petersburg City Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
27 East Tabb Street
Petersburg, VA, 23803
Phone: (804) 733-2372
